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Produce => Edible Plants => Topic started by: shirlton on June 14, 2011, 06:52:24
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Has anyone tried to grow Cardamom? I am going to sow some seed today just to see how it goes
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A lot of effort with very little reward
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Oh dear. I have some pods that I use for cooking so thought I would try to grow some.
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I'd be keen to try this...what makes it so tricky :)
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Oh dear. I have some pods that I use for cooking so thought I would try to grow some.
Do you know Shirl, I'm going to give it a go too :)
They take about 2 weeks to germinate, and need to start them off in a tray covered with lid (my case tray covered in cling film). I am told is that you need to keep the seedling compost a bit boggy, once germinated remove the lid and keep in a sunny position preferably in the green house and spray them to keep moist, then when big enough transplant to bigger pot...I looked into this a bit more and the reason why they need to be kept moist as they are a tropical plant.
Lets see how we do. ;D ;D
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No, but you've got me interested ;D and sounds like fun
I still have some I bought in India, wonderful green scented cardamon. Will break open a couple of these and see how we go ;D
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Its a cardamom challenge then is it. Took the seed with me today and guess what? I came home with them ;D.Will have to try to remember tomorrow.
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So the challenge is to remember the seeds and to sow them :D :D :D
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So the challenge is to remember the seeds and to sow them :D :D :D
I got mine out today, will plant them tonight, would of done it last night but had to give big lots of tlc to the other half as he had an accident at work and burnt the inside of his fingers (chef's I ask you), all blisters and swelling, poor pet, but it was great for defrosting the mincemeat...lol shouldn't laugh.
Anyway looking forward to seeing how we all get on. ;D
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ooooo you are norty gadget :D
Will be doing mine today, have also found some black cardomom pods, so will do a few to see (the seeds inside look the same tho) ;)
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Have put mine on some wet kitchen roll and covered with cling film
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Have put mine on some wet kitchen roll and covered with cling film
That's a good idea bit like a school project.. ;D ;D
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I had every intention of not getting involved whatsoever with this one, as they are supposedly difficult to germinate and it seems near impossible to get to flower and set seed (apart from the more obvious obstacles, they apparently need to be grown over a certain altitude, it's quite low here) So not really any hope, but.....
I find I can't resist, I'm putting it down to you lot leading me astray and will be having a go also!
I better buy some more as I've not many in my jar! Like 1066 I'm going to try green and black varieties ;D
You are all so naughty!
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;D ;D ;D
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Go on you know you want to ;D
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Ah, another one reeled in ::) ;D
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Love to have a go but no point, i live 20 yards from the sea BELOW sea level ! :'(
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I had every intention of not getting involved whatsoever with this one, as they are supposedly difficult to germinate and it seems near impossible to get to flower and set seed (apart from the more obvious obstacles, they apparently need to be grown over a certain altitude, it's quite low here) So not really any hope, but.....
I find I can't resist, I'm putting it down to you lot leading me astray and will be having a go also!
I better buy some more as I've not many in my jar! Like 1066 I'm going to try green and black varieties ;D
You are all so naughty!
Hubby said put on top of the wardrobe to address altitude :)
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My seeds have swelled up and look just like mouse droppings ;D
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mine looked a bit like mouse droppings to start with :-\ but I did notice that they are swelled up mouse droppings this morning :)
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Hubby said put on top of the wardrobe to address altitude :)
Yes I thought an upstairs window ;D but I think height is just for flowering/fruit, not the whole growing thing, I hope!
I'm just doing an online order jobbie for cardamom pod and Oh dear, I seem to be finding all sorts of other must haves to buy as well :o
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I know it's a bit like opening up the equivalent to pandora's box :), I only allow myself to look at seeds on line when I haven't got any form of payment card with me.. then I do the really sad thing of filling a basket of imaginery seeds and then press delete.... ;D
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OMG OMG - i have 2 seeds sprouting, and everytime I lift the lid I get this gorgeous aromatic smell, how's everyone elses doing?? :)
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thats it...buying some as can't resist the challenge :) Well done Gadget!!
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Nooooooooooo.............. oh go on then! there is no wonder i get laught at, at the allotment ::) Is there anything else i can grow from my kitchen cupboard?
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Way to go gadget ;D
Can't wait to sow mine.
Twoflower you could try, cumin, fenugreek, coriander, juniper or star anise. i'm sure there are more though. I think I'll have a go with star anise, it can keep the cardamom company.
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;D ;D..you lot.. ;D
Well.. I've got some Shechuan peppercorns (mind the spelling) in fridge..they've been in there for 3 months and time is up for them..I'm going to sow those this week..
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I am already growing the fenugreek.I got it at a seed stewards training day at the allotment. It is the tiny seed not the larger one.It is supposed to be better and will sometimes over winter.I have also got some caraway on the go. I am goint to try some star anise that I have in the cupboard ;D
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Way to go gadget ;D
Can't wait to sow mine.
Twoflower you could try, cumin, fenugreek, coriander, juniper or star anise. i'm sure there are more though. I think I'll have a go with star anise, it can keep the cardamom company.
Oh nooo, going to have to start raiding my store cupboard, love all those spices.... :)
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I have a packet of hemp seed from a health food shop (ie legitimate) and used it for the first time today. Crushed, they made a crisp and tasty coating for some spinach and goats cheese (should have been ricotta....) polpetti that I made for lunch.
Now I'm wondering if I could grow the seeds. Didn't the Archers once have a few episodes on fields of hemp grown for fibre (hallucogenic properties bred out)?
[I am wearing a hemp skirt at this very moment, lovely material, like heavy cotton].
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All the hemp seed that are sold in UK should be heat treated to prevent germination..and it is illegal to grow hemp without licence ... ::)
But it is not unknown that the heat don't reach to each seed and some do germinate...often seen around bird tables..
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We have birds in aviaries and often get that plant sprouting....got told off by a Prison Officer relative of a friend...we hadn't twigged!
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Well, 5 days later, these health food shop hemp seeds are sprouting like mad. What shall I do with them??? Try to grow my own skirt in a hidden corner?
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..get your pipe out... :o :-X...err how about some rope.. ;)
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Well, 5 days later, these health food shop hemp seeds are sprouting like mad. What shall I do with them??? Try to grow my own skirt in a hidden corner?
They are beautiful looking plants :)